The world needs more interracial babies

Morning!

So nice to see you swing by my blog this morning, and how has life been treating you?  Me, wow, it’s been truly fantastical – I’ve made great friends online, taken pro-active steps in redefining my business goals, drove dermis-first into massive karate sparring and all in all, am doing quite peachified indeed.

Take last night, for example. 

Last night saw me striding into the home from my karate sparring; my eldest commented to me I looked just like one of those action heros in an R-rated movie (all pounded up and mussed up but beaming from saving the earth by destroying the intergalactic forces).   After exchanging pleasantries, she pointed me in the direction of one of the funniest Youtube clips I’ve seen:

Now, I can truly relate to this clip for several reasons!  I’m Caucasian and my husband is Asian…and back when I was dating him, I was gently asked by some friends and family, Golly Barbara, why couldn’t I date white guys as well? 

Well, I COULD date white guys, did so as a matter of fact, but back then, I worked at a Large International Telecommunications Company That Possessed the Death Star Logo; white males were the minority. 

So!  I had to giggle when watching that clip about how the parents wanted only Asian babies; how often I had heard that myself!   And I’m really pleased I didn’t let myself be swayed by what others thought; I knew a few years after meeting my husband that he was the man for me…..to hell with what others might have thought.

Let’s now bring this post back to the most important person in the world….you!

• Have you ever wanted to follow your own instincts and desires…even if your family and friends frowned upon it?
• Have you ever wanted to stay alone and apart from the thundering herd….not knowing if your choices would be respected or if you’d be shunned because of them?
• Have you ever been told to "act your age"….even if inside, you knew you were spiritually far younger yet more mature than people half your age?

Hmmmm?

I can honestly answer YES to all three of the above questions….AND also honestly say, if I had the opportunity to make those choices again, I’d STILL follow my heart.

Why?

Because that way…..leads directly to MY dreams.

Not my friends’.

Not my family’s.

But MINE.

And it can lead to YOURS too.

You simply have to give yourself permission to embrace them…and then pro-actively take ownership of your actions and results.

The ball is in your court…make certain to play the game worthy of your life.

Enjoy,

Barbara Ling